Carla Sonheim will present drawing exercises and demonstrations (supplies will be available at the event).

Carla Sonheim is an illustrator and creativity workshop instructor who's beloved for her innovative projects and techniques designed to help anyone discover a more spontaneous, playful approach to creating. Her goal is to get participants simply to play, for as little as 10 minutes a day, with pen and paper, thoughts and images. It's amazing to discover how a shot of silliness — creating like a kid does for just 10 minutes — can positively inspire your outlook, your "real work," and more.

Rediscover a more child-like approach to creating with Drawing and Painting Imaginary Animals! Through fun and creative exercises, Carla Sonheim teaches you to draw a variety of fun animals and creatures, including dogs, birds, elephants, fish, cats, rabbits and many others.

You'll also find a variety of unique mixed-media techniques to help you bring your creatures to life, resulting in a unique finished art piece. Improve your drawing skills, expand your creativity, and learn new art techniques—and have loads of fun doing it!—withDrawing and Painting Imaginary Animals.

Carla Sonheim is an artist and creativity workshop instructor known for her fun and innovative projects and techniques. A popular teacher for Artfest, Art & Soul, and similar workshop venues, she has been called a “gifted facilitator” and loves to help adult students recover a more child-like play approach to creating. As one student recently put it, “[Being in your workshop] is like being a kid again, but we get to do it as an adult.” Carla’s Girls paintings are showcased in numerous galleries nationwide, as well as in private and corporate collections around the world. She currently resides in Seattle, WA. Visit her online athttp://www.carlasonheim.etsy.com and http://www.carlasonheim.wordpress.com.

The current craft challenge on the About.com Family Crafts site is all about making hearts. Drop by and submit your original craft to be published or submit a link to a heart craft you already have posted.